dysfunction of bi-lateral, free-ending removable partial dentures Loss of oral function due to nonfunctional RPD
Conditions
Interventions
The present study is a randomized cross-over trial.
For this study two groups of fifteen patients with complaints regarding their RPD in the mandible and a maxillary complete denture are selected. In
Sponsors
UMCG, Groningen, The Netherlands
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. The patient is ≥ 18 years of age; 2. The bone volume distal from the most posterior abutment teeth should allow the placement of implants with a minimum length of 8 mm and minimum diameter of 3.3 mm; 3. The patient has complaints regarding his bilateral, free-ending RPD in the mandible and has a full denture in the maxilla; 4. The patient is capable of understanding and giving informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Medical and general contraindications for the surgical procedures; 2. A history of local radiotherapy to the head and neck region; 3. Previous implant loss; 4. Incapability of performing basal oral hygiene measures as a result of physical or mental disorders; 5. Decreased masticatory function due to physical disorders; 6. Active, uncontrolled periodontal pathology of the remaining dentition.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The masticatory function as reflected by the so-called ‘mixing index’. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Patient satisfaction (OHIP-NL49, SF36 and a Visual Analogue Scale); 2. Clinical and radiographical parameters (peri-implant health, marginal bone loss); 3. The required amount of maintenance. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactC. Jensen-Louwerse
UMCG Centrum voor Tandheekunde en Mondzorgkunde Antonius Deusinglaan 1
Outcome results
None listed